What Did You Say?

Did you hear her say "okaaaaay"? It's sometimes shocking when her sounds so accurately match words. It's Crazy Hair Day!
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[@faelyn_x]

I love that Isaiah was like “can you talk...” because now he’s onto her LOL 😂 “running away from the truth” I can’t that’s so funny!

[@alyssamiller9800]

Hi there miss you guys

[@hidinginplainsite]

I love how she cannot contain how funny she finds her parents hair

[@wheelerbeauty84]

Such the typical teenage girl "okay!" That did not sound like 1 of her typical sounds. That sounded like the word!

[@kaseycutler3523]

Jess Reese agreed!!

[@netsirk8437]

Agreed!

[@LiaYzabel]

I was just as shocked as them! Ahhaha

[@korbyndendrijver4630]

I totally agree Jess Reese that did sound like the she said “okay!”

[@patricialoney8919]

@@korbyndendrijver4630 And she said it at an appropriate time

[@EMBEEAY]

Isaiahs theory that she can talk the whole time and it was all just a front 😭

[@birdie8663]

Sometimes it surprises me how much her sounds sound like words lol, she went with the teenager ‘okaaaaaay’

[@birdie8663]

Marcela Galone neuro-typical or not, all teens have attitude lol

[@Nina1Dify]

She definitely said ‘okay’ and I feel like she was messing with Isaiah when he asked her if she could talk and she nodded yes hilarious!!

[@kaitlynstone139]

Nina M. B. H. C next.

[@ilichiregius2884]

I 100% heard Abbie say, "OK".

[@babygirl61621]

Me too

[@jgilbert1998]

SirWheelzAlot3384 it was just a sound

[@babygirl61621]

@@jgilbert1998 no she said okaaaaay

[@jgilbert1998]

Angela Becker are you positive?

[@babygirl61621]

@@jgilbert1998I know what I hard and she said okaaaaay go back listen for yourself

[@rachellehensley8761]

Seeing how proud Isaiah gets when Ab does something great, absolutely warms my heart. She’s so lucky to have such an amazing, loving brother

[@lottiecollins53]

My niece is non verbal and one time I asked her can I have another cuddle? And she came out with “ugh again?” 😲

[@leannepaxton5012]

Lottie Collins , Lol! That’s so funny and cute! 🥰

[@emma_in_mn]

The fact that Abbie had a hard time with recognizing the coins, but was able to complete 5 body language tasks later with no problem just shows she needs more practice with it and will be able to do it in no time!!

[@Plutoisthe9thplanet]

I felt like she has fine motor issue. She could definitely recognize them, she's very smart

[@Pixie_Walker]

“Okaaaaaaaaay” 😂😂😂 Such a typical teenager

[@birdie8663]

Juanita Walker exactly! All teens, neuro-typical or not have attitude lol

[@punyparkerr]

literally exactly how we all were at her age! love seeing her personality shine through

[@DeannaMarina]

I rewatched that part like 10 times lol definitely sounded like “okaaayy” baby steps! Sounds like she’s getting there! I’m proud of all your progress Ab! You’re doing great! ❤️❤️❤️

[@LissaRae23]

Same here

[@beautyqueen876]

When Abbie said okay I went back to listen to it like 50 times it melts my heart. I love her so much ❤️❤️

[@kaseycutler3523]

Winter 876 me too

[@elsienicole5663]

Winter 876 OMGOSH so did I!!! 😂😂😂 She is just so stinkin cute! Love her to pieces!!! ♥️

[@dwanaharris]

Winter 876 me too

[@melannielee6769]

If you go back to 23:33 Abbie says go ahead it was crystal clear I had to ask 3 diffrent people in our house what they heard and all said it was go ahead and OK

[@mavissinclair7384]

Me too

[@jennifermcauley2590]

Love that you caught that on camera, “okaaaaayyyyy”!

[@ImjustAlanas]

It's like you need hand prints on a wall up high, so she has something to aim for when she's stretching. It gives the sensation of the stretch and gives a visible goal to try and reach for. Just a thought I use with some children at my school!

[@catloverKD]

Isaiah and Summer keep tickling her when she does it, so now she's paranoid.

[@leannepaxton5012]

catloverKD , and her dad as well! Not that it was a bad thing, but unfortunately she now expects to be tickled every time she raises her arms! I also think that they didn’t do it to her that many times, that we know of, I know we only see a short period of time out of every day, but just those few times have stuck with Abbie and now unfortunately she expects the tickling to happen every time she raises her arms up high! Abbie is one smart cookie who doesn’t forget these things!! It’s going to take her a bit of time and lots of reassurance that they are not going to tickle her when she raises her arms!

[@ImjustAlanas]

That’s why I suggested it in a form of activity, it changes the goal and the view on the activity which is why you would need a visual goal to reinforce it. The tickling thing is really funny and I’m glad it’s shown because sometimes I get told that children with additional needs can’t joke and play around, which is proven here is untrue. 🙂

[@morgan_c]

*I heard the “Okaaay” loud and clear!*

[@barbarab9478]

Lol so cute Priscilla looks like she’s from whoville with that hair

[@samanthaandwilliam1481]

Barbara B yea lol

[@danettehartsock6366]

Yeah she could all so pass as a cone head. LOVE it and the family.

[@heatherjunker967]

Barbara B you should've gave a coffee spew alert with that comment. Let me go clean off my screen now. lol

[@skythomas7008]

Yes she really does!

[@barbarab9478]

Heather Junker lol sorry

[@88WWitch]

I want to see Abbie's therapists react to her "OK". They must be so proud of all the progress she's made!

[@MattDuarte11]

I heard ok. She’s definitely going to speak.

[@francescapucciano9205]

Speak involved many process at same time as neurones, muscles, hemisphere connection, comprehension of meaning. Unfortunately she can't process all of them atm, Asa has explained already in a old video. She's actually mimic sounds, that is cool as well, but different

[@adrenalinestairz5068]

I'm praying for her to speak verbally. I think she's gonna be speaking it might be a while. I have a friend who has a severe brain injury and doctors told her mom that she's never going to be able to speak because of it. She's able to speak.

[@heuvelke1065]

@@francescapucciano9205 as lony as she knows what it means its the same

[@ajaraabass9732]

Nerd

[@elizabethm.9095]

You don’t have to throw the water beads away. Just let them sit out of the water for a couple of days until the have completely dehydrated. Then you can reuse them later. I have some for my classroom, and it’s nice to not have to repurchase.

[@LoreEclectic]

Regardless of if it was a word or not it's a new sound!

[@drakness1520]

I like your comment Because it's true whatever that was it's hopefully a sign of improvement because I've never heard this sound/word before in the vlogs I hope the best for her

[@Epyx78]

I've heard her make the same sound in an even more appropriate moment: @6:25 in their vlog "Girls Day Before Parents Come Home".

[@KC-zn1mg]

I loved seeing it because it shows possible improvement in verbal communication skills

[@ghostplays7299]

That was straight ok no question about it

[@cynthiapfotenhauer4821]

Thank you for introducing me to Jen from Rebranding Autism. She has quickly become one of my favourite vlogs.

[@ASLLover666]

That was totally the word "ok"...it didn't sound like just one of her noises that sounds like words

[@marysdanceworld6066]

erica sanders It was so clear wasn’t it!!! It definitely wasn’t deliberate though, as if you watch her speech therapy video she finds it very difficult to purposefully make sounds (like m), so she is definitely not yet at the word making stage. It was a lovely moment (and sound) though!!!!

[@ASLLover666]

@@marysdanceworld6066 i know it's hard for her.

[@MelB868]

Mary's Dance World stop ruining everything and be happy

[@marysdanceworld6066]

Mel B You misunderstand me. I am super happy for her!!!! Speech therapy is a long and gradual process, and she has made SOOO much progress!!! “Okay” is such a complex sound!!! :) I am not, however, about to sit here and pretend that her use of this sound means that some miracle has occurred and she is suddenly verbal. Hopefully, though, we will hear more complex sounds like this in the future...it was so heartwarming!!!! You never know, maybe one day she will say “okay” for real :)

[@ASLLover666]

@@marysdanceworld6066 i also didn't say it was a miracle breakthrough. It will take time and shes doing great. I think u may have misunderstood me.

[@spitfirespilie7931]

Lost my parish priest to heart issues earlier this week and just found out a close cousin has the virus who’s in New York but seeing your crazy hair brightened my day. Thank you for that.

[@leahleeG]

I am so sorry may he rest in peace

[@StarryMess]

Abbie's giggle at your hair...my heart

[@radioman321]

I haven’t watched you guys since quarantine started here in VA. This is the first.... been a depressing couple of months not being with family and friends. Hearing her say what sounds like “Okay” and watching everyone’s reaction was the bright spot I needed after all this time. I couldn’t stop smiling! Love you guys! Thanks for being out there for us.

[@sickboisadventures]

100% Abbie said okay like a typical teenager. So proud of her

[@annieburkepower5427]

59 not sixty, 59

[@annieburkepower5427]

Likes

[@celiawhite4355]

She's in such a bright mood today!

[@mikehuntswildride3291]

I can tell she’s not unintelligent. That’s the thing with autism. People think they’re dumb and that’s the furthest from the truth you could possibly get. You look at her face and there are completely intelligent thoughts going on. Completely normal thoughts if not more complex thoughts going on due to not being able to verbally ask for the simplest things. And it’s a big thing when a simple word comes out of her mouth because it shows she’s capable of it. She does look like she has fine motor issues but a lot of people do as well. Should she ever get depressed about her situation she should know she is a unique individual who has so much to offer this world

[@autisticgirlunboxing4083]

We are not unintelligent. I get that all the time people think that we always have to live with our parents. I have autism and I understand

[@ally3harkins]

Mike Hunts wild ride Yes you're 💯% right they know more than people think they know my Son is mildly autistic and he is smart as a whip he shocks me sometimes love y'all and y'all do a awesome job with Abbie

[@MadeaNH]

Many people, that are not neurotypical, are often seen as less intelligent. It is a very common misconception. In my experience as a PT, I have found with a varied of disabilities extremely intelligent. The ability to speak is not always an indicator.

[@alyssakizer9736]

I have autism. I see it as a blessing, not a curse.

[@karmen181]

Alyssa Kizer and that you should.

[@TheCrazyHedgehogLady]

You guys are such an awesome family and so patient and supportive for adorable Abbie. My hedgehog, Quillemina, agrees and sends you happy chirps and purrs of approval. 💖🦔

[@reneejohnson2153]

That how my son learned to talk by copying sounds that sounded like words

[@keatontodd9721]

That’s the “I honestly don’t care what we do I just want to sleep for five years” version of okay

[@alphakahuna5276]

I almost started crying when she said ookay

[@ptreee]

I keep rewatching it over and over! Im crying too!

[@leannepaxton5012]

This is one of my absolute favourite vlogs! I have watched it so many times, over and over again! The whole vlog just brings me so much joy and I genuinely laugh out loud every single time I watch it! I also have to replay the part where Abbie says “Ok”, a few times, and you guys all have the best reaction to it! It is, of course, my favourite part of the vlog. Plus, the whole thing with everyone having crazy hair just makes this vlog extra special! I don’t know why I haven’t done it before now, but I am going to share this video with everyone I know! 💜

[@wheelie26]

That sound of ok was so clear and so appropriate to the situation. I loved the hair you did today, we don’t have spirit week in the uk but it looks so much fun, if I remember rightly did Isaiah win best school spirit last year? I loved that Abbie helped her brother with the dishes.

[@joanalovee23]

This vlog made me so happy! ❤️ I loved hearing Abbie saying “okay”! Awww my heart ❤️🥺

[@swagekj]

I loved the little bounce Abbie did after hands waiting. Like "I'll be chill but I'm ready"

[@Hunibae]

swage it was cute lol

[@YeahitsMeSylvia]

G a n g s t a

[@sharonlawler3330]

Abbie just had me in tears when she said OK...💕💕💕she is just so sweet.

[@emmasumer8510]

That was a clear as day Abbie you spoke you said okay go Abbie 😀you melted my heart

[@mary-johntensen6816]

Hello all of you amazing people. I am watching from the Netherlands. I just found your channel. Just wanted to say that i have much respect on how you handle her autisme while living at home. She has the best live possible. Do not ever get the haters to your hearts. Because watching all the love she gets in your family is a joy to watch.

[@bronwynangel781]

It totally sounded like she said okay like a teenager - okay I’ll do that - your family is so awesome

[@skythomas7008]

Oh gosh, I love Abbie's hair! All the reactions to the different hair is amazing too!

[@andreathompson8292]

I gasped when I heard Abbie say ok that was definitely ok word

[@Siankhaslam]

Hearing Abbie's distinctive "okay" warmed my heart

[@coreykrause8974]

You know how some people have like pure diamond nails? Abbie has the most expensive hairstyle in the usa right now

[@brandonlaw2172]

I feel Abby is quite smart actually, doesn’t mean anything that she can’t verbally speak. Seems like she has quite a very, caring and supportive family too!

[@twinsworld8469]

Abbey just said okay. That's a huge step for her

[@tanatrimble8035]

I love Abbie’s hair in low pigtails like that, like after the TP was taken off haha. She looks like such a teenager. Y’all make me to happy to watch. Thanks for giving me something to do during these endless times. ❤️

[@leighfleming1473]

Did she just give the teenage ok ? 🤣😍😍

[@nickidanielle8785]

❤️❤️❤️ it made me smile when Abbie said ok because she said it perfectly and clearly

[@spike6975]

When she smiles, and waves at the camera at the end! 🤗 My heart melted 💓❤️❤️

[@treniesablunt]

I just kept rewinding the video at the part where abby said ok..I'm so proud of u abby

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8652]

Omigod - it just made my YEAR to hear her *casual* 'Okay.' Please know that you inspire thousands of us every day.

[@marlareid883]

13:50 Isaiah in the kitchen, Abbie looks at him, then back to you with a look of 'what the heck is actually happening in my home!' I laughed so hard.

[@catloverKD]

Then she did the little "annoyed" look like "My family is SO weird." lol

[@marlareid883]

@@catloverKD that was the look I am talking about. Lol

[@bethahclassic]

So happy watching again and typing how much we love watching your family. Smiles on smiles today from Abbie made me smile. She loved Priscilla with the hair in the air like Poppy! Love that she said ok and you all took notice, sweet family moment ❤❤❤

[@caitlinhd2952]

Dudeee she said Okayyyy like so clearly!😂🥺💞

[@janemilner2030]

Such a cute vlog. Loved it when Abby asked for a break and then looked at Asa and used her sounds but it sounded like “okay” it made my heart swell. Thank you for letting us into your lives.

[@kashimiragaluego8206]

I heard Abbie saying "OK" 😱 Love you Abb from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Bimbieful]

From philippines too....

[@daenerys7939]

Same. 😊

[@giovannamoro8564]

Aby' smile is so beautiful , at moments she looks at her parents with such an intensity of love i just smile with joy. Aby you're truly loved by your family and when you say a word i feel happy . Love from venice italy i think you would like this little island

[@emma_in_mn]

Honestly if abbie can make the word okay in her vocal sounds, it wouldn’t be a bad word to start with !

[@bubbamonkey0814]

I seriously kept rewinding the video to hear Abbie's version of OKAAAYYY!!! I agree she sounded like she said it. Made my heart smile. LOVE it and so glad it was caught in the vlog. Thank you for bringing a smile to my face everyday.

[@533134]

Cilla looks like she’s from Cindy Lou, Wooville from the Grinch

[@biznat91]

As soon as she said it, I had to rewind and listen on repeat! So cool!

[@hemirunner1]

The “Okay” never gets old! Go Abby Go!!

[@michellehorning2216]

Love this fun wacky hair day! Abbie did great and without the toilet paper she still is just as precious! Loved you all being so creative! Sounded like Abbie said ok!!!!🤗💕

[@thesunrisechick6878]

lol I love how happy she can be and that DEFINITELY was an "Ok" when she was told she can leave.. yay!

[@mistogrizz6385]

Abbie had me cracking up 18:00 She loves the camera...most days. :) That smile and that giggle!!!

[@RavenTomada861]

"Ok". Yep we knew it! She has outsmarted all of us. She can talk!! Haha!

[@lilshortyhm]

I’m going through a really tough time in my marriage and knowing you guys went through hard times and are happily together now gives me hope ❤️

[@empond6188]

I can feel her apprehension thinking she's going to be tickled when her arms are up hahah. Really looks like she is making some amazing progress!! Go Team!

[@jodistewart9597]

Hi Asa & Priscilla my name is Jodi Stewart from Emmetsburg Iowa and I like to say hi to all of you and Abby too. I like to say that I'm proud of her and her progress

[@melissakitelinger7543]

twenty thousand is alot... especially when you move into a new house and you find them in every single drain in the whole house.. at first we didn't notice until all the drains were clogged up completely.. ugh. like just whyyyy. anyways you guys are the friggin cutest thing ever!! I love it. It makes things fun and I dig it!

[@sueqie6553]

You guys are so fun to watch.... And the things you think of to keep her busy and learning is so great...

[@nickychasse1588]

I'm convinced she can secretly talk too

[@willowgraphics]

She totally said okay. That warmed my heart so much.

[@catietommo]

WHAT? I’ve only seen the first minute or so but that is amazing! I’m so excited for her, and I’m so excited for you guys, even if it was a coincidence.

[@kristi_cook]

I have another idea for an activity (it may or may not be something Abbie could do, but it never hurts to try). Use the water beads as a color matching/sorting activity sort of like the sticky notes that Asa mentioned. Seperate some of the different colors in cups or bowls and have a cup or bowl of them mixed together and she can sort by color. The water beads could also be used in the sticky note activity that Asa mentioned; have some already sorted out (like the greenish yellow ones put in a clear or short bowl or on a plate) and Abbie could identify the color using the sticky note.

[@skylarlomena8714]

I kept replaying the part where Abbie said “Okaaayyy”. When she said that I was like me too Abbie.

[@melindap5074]

That smile and laughter with the hair and then her saying okaay. You are so sweet Abbie

[@jennyjay7816]

Someone help, I can’t stop replaying the ohkaaay 😂

[@donnasharples2131]

Oh my goodness, She said OKAY....just love that..precious family. ❤️

[@allysonmazac4810]

Isaiahs hair looks like Coolio! “As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's not much left ‘Coz I've been blastin' and laughin' so long”

[@mariaespinoza6358]

LOVE that song. Makes me cry. We lived next door to some gang members. They took care of us. LOVED those people. HATE the "life"

[@rosiec1974]

I am SO happy you got her OKAY on "Video. That is Awesome Abbie.

[@leannepaxton5012]

Ok, this is seriously the cutest vlog ever!!! So many things!!! First, everybody’s hair!! You all did amazing! Pricilla, your hair has to win, hands down! Abbie’s hair with the toilet paper was one of the cutest and funniest things I have seen in a long time! But, I think you all did such a great job on your hair and it gave me so many laughs! So, thank you! Then, Abbie with her “OK” !!!! That was just perfect, amazing and yet also made me laugh from happiness! Whether she actually meant to say it or not, it was still pretty awesome, along with all of your reactions to it! I just love these moments! I had to watch it over and over! When Abbie and Asa were playing with the water beads in the kitchen and Abbie was so smiley and laughing, it was just so sweet to watch. Smiles and laughter are infectious, and I just love to see your sweet girl so happy, even if she might have been hamming it up for the camera, it was still smiles and lots of cuteness. Just a gorgeous vlog, full of lots of feel good moments. I think this is one of my favourites and I will definitely be watching this one again the next time I’m feeling down or if I just need something to pick me up! Thank you guys. I love you all, you feel like friends after watching you every single day for a while now! It’s my birthday tomorrow (Saturday 18th) , I’m in Australia, so we are a day ahead of you, but it’s going to be a very quiet, non-event for me this year. But, I always have your vlog to look forward to and I really enjoy and appreciate that one constant in my life. So, thank you Maass family and Summer! You guys are the best. 😜 😘 💜

[@nayahh]

I can’t believe how clear it sounded! It’s not like any other of her smiles. I actually replayed it back and cried a little lol!! She’s so cute

[@tealady4]

I love how much Abbie laughed at Priscilla’s hair.

[@jamiclementine6152]

I'm having a mini marathon. It's been 4-5 years since I've had time to watch. I remember praying for you guys and I had a horrible weekend with my autistic son and was so down. You guys have re-inspired me. I often think I just want to give my son his best life possible. Seeing Abbie so happy tells me that's just what you guys have done! I am a single momma, but I also know another one who has 2 autistic children and is a single momma. The struggle is real. It's taken a physical & emotional toll on me but this has been therapy for me to watch you guys again. I salute you guys for your amazing gift to share these moments with us. My son is no longer non verbal. I constantly showed him things and told him to say them or told him to ask. Keep trying I've heard Abbie say thank you and at least 3 other words in these few videos. It's very guttural but she's saying it. So try working with her on projecting her voice, throat exercises, singing and I'm praying God will minister beautifully to her and open her voice. God bless your family. Let's keep praying for all these kids to heal.

[@jamiclementine6152]

Try even neck, head exercises just simple stuff like her tilting her head back and forward. Side to side. I think with her chin up high the higher tone of her voice may be more likely to project.

[@mariacolon901]

Is there going to be a GRAY HAIR DAY, that's the route I am headed for🤣 I need some hair dye badly 🤣🤣

[@hmahmood]

She totally said 'okay' - my jaw dropped as well as some tears cause it was so awesome to hear!

[@annac9534]

I LOVE everyone’s hair. So great.

[@kimberly9926]

That was the CLEAREST okay!! I'm so proud of her ❤❤🥺 I went back 10 times and watched it because I was tearing up.

[@pebbles4412]

Teacher here! For learning money, make all the snacks that abbey wants cost a dime. Have her give you a dime to get the snack. She can pick out the dime from the group of coins. Don’t switch to a new coin until you know she has the dime identification down! Also if she looks like she’s not sure, show her another dime and allow her to fine the match! That counts!

[@christopherdodson4300]

You’re doing amazing with Abbie’s homeschooling! Super happy to see you working so hard to do everything she does at school at home during all this chaos. As an ABA Therapist, a quick word of advice I have is that even though it feels unnatural, try to leave out the “Can you” when placing a demand. Instead of “Can you put your arms up” just saying “Arms up!” is easier for her to understand and makes it less confusing to differentiate between someone asking her to do something she has a choice in vs following through with a demand during teaching trials. Keep up the great work! :)

[@laurathornton1456]

That was a distinct "ok"!!

[@judalynbongcawel9762]

Happy for you abby..it's very clear she said.."okay"😄

[@meganrotunno4322]

i’m still not over the cat petting from yesterday 😂😂

[@sharonlee1138]

That hair made my day! Love you guys so much 💚

[@maebahinting6612]

I believe she really did say OKAY. That’s typically not her normal sound. That was a word. She answered her dad. Go go go Abbie!!!! She’s definitely gonna speak full sentences one day.

[@kandibabi22]

Love coming home from work (healthcare worker) and seeing what Abby and the family are up to :) thanks for bringing joy to my day

[@meridethzmijewski7362]

Every once in a while i look at my son and he just looks older all of a sudden ...Abby just looks older sitting with dad playing orbies💕

[@ednarosetolliver728]

Abbie is the cutest. I liked hearing her say "ok". I'm going to keep on rewatching to make sure I heard it correctly